MYSPACE PHISHERS GOING OVERBOARD - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

onlinegirlie · 04-22-2007, 02:03 PM

Myspace just recently implemented a function where they lock users out of their accounts if they detect they are a victim of "phishing." Apparently the epidemic is SO widespread that users are being blocked out multiple times a day where the only way you can actually check messages and leave comments is to completely change your password and type a verificaion code before proceeding.

I actually had this happen to me last night. I was literally phished 7-10 times within the few hours I was logged on.

What do you all think. Could something like this be the end for myspace? Are users getting so frustrated that they take their "business" of social networking to Facebook or another?

geCko · 04-22-2007, 02:50 PM

No it doesn't spell the end because phishing on a major scale has been going on at myspace for a LONG time. It was huge 7 months ago and im sure even before that.
If anything there is less phishing there now because a lot of people got scared from all the supposed court threats.

barman · 04-22-2007, 02:57 PM

It's all about the masses. Myspace may not be cool tomorrow... so people may move onto y360 or facebook or something. If the whole phishing thing gets out of control and too people leave... then yeah, i think myspace will definitely lose its huge numbers. But still... it's incredibly popular right now so i don't think the end is nigh.

onlinegirlie · 04-22-2007, 05:45 PM

It's just incredible that now they are able to detect this whereas before you just had some "friendly" hacking and half the time didn't even realize this was happening.

I think in their attempt to protect their users it's actually annoying the hell out of them by blocking you out of your own profile over and over again.

I even made mine private and it just happened again!

illusion · 04-22-2007, 05:48 PM

It is entirely your fault, look at the damn URL you lunatic and stop winging about myspace

Andrew · 04-22-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onlinegirlie

Apparently the epidemic is SO widespread that users are being blocked out multiple times a day where the only way you can actually check messages and leave comments is to completely change your password and type a verificaion code before proceeding.

Hmm, generally when you password is stolen its a good idea to completely change it!!!

ScottDaMan · 04-22-2007, 06:28 PM

Ok, all you MySpace phishers on WF, OnlineGirlie is not happy and might sick her big mean brother on you.

Wait.. what?

TakeYourMeds · 04-22-2007, 07:57 PM

If you don't put your password in a form myspace can still detect phishing if you post comments with urls in them. I got that message many times before. It doesn't mean you account was actually phished but it is a safety mesasure. Gtting phished is quite rare actually since a lot of the hacks that allowed for mass phishing attacks have been patched.

onlinegirlie · 04-22-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by illusion

It is entirely your fault, look at the damn URL you lunatic and stop winging about myspace

ummm no you didn't. You're just placing blame because you're probably some two bit hacker with a guilty conscience and no real social skills.

Probably too stupid to even understand what I'm trying to say so just go back to your video games and tell your mom she makes the best browniesin.

onlinegirlie · 04-22-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TakeYourMeds

If you don't put your password in a form myspace can still detect phishing if you post comments with urls in them. I got that message many times before. It doesn't mean you account was actually phished but it is a safety mesasure. Gtting phished is quite rare actually since a lot of the hacks that allowed for mass phishing attacks have been patched.

but why then are you blocked out even from checking your messages?

onlinegirlie · 04-22-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Hmm, generally when you password is stolen its a good idea to completely change it!!!

I DID LIKE 10 times!

Andrew · 04-23-2007, 01:03 AM

Then may be you have a keylogger installed on your computer?

illusion · 04-23-2007, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by onlinegirlie

ummm no you didn't. You're just placing blame because you're probably some two bit hacker with a guilty conscience and no real social skills.

Probably too stupid to even understand what I'm trying to say so just go back to your video games and tell your mom she makes the best browniesin.

I didn't what? You see, coming on here winging about it is not gonna fix the problem, so I offer some advice (look at the URL when you are getting phished) and you get all defensive. Showing some terrible people skills yourself

Oh and what are browniesin?

Sands · 04-23-2007, 05:06 AM

Look at how many millions of people gave up on IE because it became such a hassle.

Someone · 04-24-2007, 05:46 AM

very newsworthy industry news.

bubbles · 04-24-2007, 10:07 AM

Onlinegirlie, if you give me your username/password for myspace, I will login, and edit your settings so they are more secure.

I've have done this for multiple people on this forum, they will all vouch I'm legit.

PM me if you'd like to give it a try as well.

Jon · 04-24-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles

Onlinegirlie, if you give me your username/password for myspace, I will login, and edit your settings so they are more secure.

I've have done this for multiple people on this forum, they will all vouch I'm legit.

PM me if you'd like to give it a try as well.

I don't care if you are serious or not, but that response just reminded me of the days in the 1991-1995 era of AOL when we used to literally IM and request the users send their passwords to "give them special free access" and sure enough, they would, without hesitation. Fools! Goddamn, those days were fun!!

onlinegirlie · 04-24-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

I don't care if you are serious or not, but that response just reminded me of the days in the 1991-1995 era of AOL when we used to literally IM and request the users send their passwords to "give them special free access" and sure enough, they would, without hesitation. Fools! Goddamn, those days were fun!!

yeah that is just retarded.....you are basically asking me to trust you when you are on an online marketing message board. Chances are you are a phisher yourself looking for your catch of the day. I am not that dumb, sorry! I appreciate your help though.

Rod · 04-24-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onlinegirlie

Could something like this be the end for myspace?

The end of myspace is these damn fake accounts with a cute girl with one pic that says, "Heehee I have more pics (but their nudez lol) at whatevernudedatingsite.com" - Seriously, more than 80% of all new accounts in my area are like this and most of them have the same text.

Annoying when you're doing your online pimpin' lol

lv826nv · 04-24-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onlinegirlie

Myspace just recently implemented a function where they lock users out of their accounts if they detect they are a victim of "phishing." Apparently the epidemic is SO widespread that users are being blocked out multiple times a day where the only way you can actually check messages and leave comments is to completely change your password and type a verificaion code before proceeding.

I actually had this happen to me last night. I was literally phished 7-10 times within the few hours I was logged on.

What do you all think. Could something like this be the end for myspace? Are users getting so frustrated that they take their "business" of social networking to Facebook or another?

Do you have friends in real life or are you addicted?

lv826nv · 04-24-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

1991-1995 era of AOL when we used to literally IM and request the users send their passwords to "give them special free access"

UM

I have to know you then...

twistedinternet .. ring any bells?

lv826nv · 04-24-2007, 05:34 PM

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04-22-2007, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
onlinegirlie Polka Dot Betty Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	MYSPACE PHISHERS GOING OVERBOARD Myspace just recently implemented a function where they lock users out of their accounts if they detect they are a victim of "phishing." Apparently the epidemic is SO widespread that users are being blocked out multiple times a day where the only way you can actually check messages and leave comments is to completely change your password and type a verificaion code before proceeding. I actually had this happen to me last night. I was literally phished 7-10 times within the few hours I was logged on. What do you all think. Could something like this be the end for myspace? Are users getting so frustrated that they take their "business" of social networking to Facebook or another?

04-22-2007, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
barman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,485 iTrader: (9)	It's all about the masses. Myspace may not be cool tomorrow... so people may move onto y360 or facebook or something. If the whole phishing thing gets out of control and too people leave... then yeah, i think myspace will definitely lose its huge numbers. But still... it's incredibly popular right now so i don't think the end is nigh. __________________ Step One to Making Money Online

04-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
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04-24-2007, 10:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
bubbles h4x0r Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 737 iTrader: (3)	Onlinegirlie, if you give me your username/password for myspace, I will login, and edit your settings so they are more secure. I've have done this for multiple people on this forum, they will all vouch I'm legit. PM me if you'd like to give it a try as well. __________________ Best Regarded Google Webmaster Mr Khanceff John

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04-22-2007, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
geCko Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	No it doesn't spell the end because phishing on a major scale has been going on at myspace for a LONG time. It was huge 7 months ago and im sure even before that. If anything there is less phishing there now because a lot of people got scared from all the supposed court threats.

04-22-2007, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
onlinegirlie Polka Dot Betty Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	It's just incredible that now they are able to detect this whereas before you just had some "friendly" hacking and half the time didn't even realize this was happening. I think in their attempt to protect their users it's actually annoying the hell out of them by blocking you out of your own profile over and over again. I even made mine private and it just happened again!

04-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
illusion Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,497 iTrader: (0)	It is entirely your fault, look at the damn URL you lunatic and stop winging about myspace

04-22-2007, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
TakeYourMeds Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	If you don't put your password in a form myspace can still detect phishing if you post comments with urls in them. I got that message many times before. It doesn't mean you account was actually phished but it is a safety mesasure. Gtting phished is quite rare actually since a lot of the hacks that allowed for mass phishing attacks have been patched.

04-23-2007, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Andrew Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,972 iTrader: (0)	Then may be you have a keylogger installed on your computer?

04-23-2007, 05:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sands Cubicle No More Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Ca Posts: 87 iTrader: (1)	Look at how many millions of people gave up on IE because it became such a hassle.

04-24-2007, 05:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Someone Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 304 iTrader: (0)	very newsworthy industry news.

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bubbles h4x0r Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 737 iTrader: (3)